Top 10 Best Mylene Farmer Songs

With her dramatic stage shows, thought-provoking lyrics, and eclectic mix of musical styles, Mylène Farmer has ruled the charts in France and other Francophone countries for decades. Born Mylène Jeanne Gautier, the singer, songwriter, and occasional actress has built an impressive discography since she stepped onto the scene in the 1980s, creating a rich musical tapestry that continues to captivate audiences.

Mylène's music is nothing if not diverse. With a career spanning over 30 years, she has continually reinvented her sound while still retaining the essence that makes her music uniquely hers. From synth-driven pop songs to brooding ballads and everything in between, her songs often touch on themes of love, death, and spirituality, all wrapped up in richly poetic lyrics. Moreover, her intense, often dark, yet highly theatrical music videos have been as central to her image as her songs, presenting a multi-faceted artist unafraid of pushing boundaries.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to her music, there's no denying the impact Mylène Farmer has had on the Francophone music scene and beyond. Over the years, she has amassed numerous chart-topping singles and albums, won multiple awards, and gained a dedicated fan base. Her haunting vocals, combined with the depth and complexity of her lyrics, make her songs emotionally resonant and timeless.
The Top Ten
1 Désenchantée

Despite its upbeat nature, the lyrics of this song are pretty depressing. They are also hopeful ("Yet I'd like to regain innocence", "I'm looking for a soul who can help me"), making it a timeless bop.

2 F**k Them All
3 Pourvu Qu'elles Soient Douces

Catchy song with subversive lyrics about sodomy and buttocks.

4 Libertine

Great song that mostly owes its success to its cinematic music video, which was revolutionary in France due to its duration and direction. It also generated controversy due to Farmer's nude appearances.

5 Regrets
6 California

This 1996 hit was written during Mylène Farmer's 1995 exile in Los Angeles following the box-office bomb and critical failure of Giorgino, a movie directed by her songwriting partner Laurent Boutonnat (who also directed most of her music videos).

This is where she wrote and recorded her 1995 album Anamorphosée, and "California" is a dreamy pop song that reflects this period perfectly, from the use of English words (despite the song being mainly in French) to the airy instrumentation. It also had an Abel Ferrara-directed music video shot in LA where she plays both a prostitute and an upper-class woman.

7 Sans Contrefacon

This 1987 hit was one of very few hits in the 1980s to discuss gender identity. Very ahead of its time.

8 XXL

When this song was released as the lead single to Mylène Farmer's Anamorphosée album in 1995, it was a huge departure from her previous hits.

This song dabbles in rock with its grungy electric guitar and upbeat drumming. The lyrics suggest that women, no matter their social status or origins, all need love. Also, the title not only refers to the XXL clothing size, it's also a play on the female chromosome (XX) and the letter L (pronounced "elle", the French for "she" and "her").

9 Je Te Rends Ton Amour

This should be #1. People, just go listen to this perfect track. Her voice, the dark atmosphere, and the violent vibe are everything. Everything, I'm telling you, EVERYTHING. Her very best!

I wish she'd top this song, but it's clear to me that she never will. It is just so amazing, one of the songs that made me fall in love with Mylène. Innamoramento is also my favorite album of hers, to be honest.

10 C'est une belle journée
The Contenders
11 Monkey Me
12 Comme j'ai mal
13 Dégénération
14 Je t'aime mélancolie

In this song, Mylène Farmer mocks the critics who perceive her music as overly dramatic or depressing. It has spoken-sung verses that sound like rap, which was new in France at the time.

15 Oui Mais... Non

This 2010 hit was produced by RedOne, and its music video is reminiscent of "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga. However, this wasn't enough to crack the US because the song failed to chart.

16 À quoi je sers...
17 Sans logique
18 Rêver

This is one of Mylène Farmer's most beautiful ballads ever. Since its release in 1995, this song has been performed at each of her concert tours.

The lyrics are so poignant and emotionally raw that she rarely performs the song live without shedding a tear. Sometimes she gets so emotional that she lets the audience finish the song for her. Just listen to a live version of this song (the one on Live à Bercy in particular) and you'll understand what I mean.

19 Sextonik
20 Je Laisse Le Vent Emporter Tout

Not really known, but the lyrics and the emotion are perfect!

21 Optimistique-moi

Hell yes, Mylène making up words, a la Rimbaud. On a serious note, this song is brilliant.

22 C'est dans l'air
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